About Nathan 'Elmo' Watts

The Troubadours originally started in 2004, when Mark Frith (Songwriter/Lead Vocalist/Guitarist) invited his long-term friend and fellow guitarist, Johnny Molyneux to the studio to work on a recording of one of his new songs. Without a bassist or a drummer, they put adverts in local newspapers in and around the Liverpool area. They recruited Tony Ferguson to play bass, and Nathan Watts to be their drummer after both expressed a strong interest in joining the band.

After countless gigs, they built up a strong fan base, amongst them was legendary producer, John Leckie, well-known for his previous work with The Stone Roses, Pink Floyd and Radiohead. In 2007, Leckie offered to produce two of their songs, which the band quickly accepted. They recorded "Gimme Love" and "Here Comes The Tide" under the production of John Leckie in May 2007 at The Dog House Sudios in Henley-on-Thames. Their debut single, "Gimme Love" was released soon after recordings were finished under the production of Leckie.

In the February 2008 edition of Q Magazine, the Troubadours were included in the "10 Best New Acts of 2008". 2008 also saw the band support Paul Weller during his UK tour. Their second single, "(I'm Not) Superstitious" was released in June 2008.

The summer of 2008 saw the band playing many festivals including V festival in Chelmsford/Stafford and Summer Sonic Festival in Tokyo. The recording and mixing of their debut album was completed in September 2008.

Drummer Nathan 'Elmo' Watts plays a Midnight Black Mapex Pro M Kit.

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